When to plant parsnip in zone 8a — planting calendar

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Growing SeasonZone 8a

Last frost ~Mar 25First frost ~Nov 10Today

Start indoorsTransplant / sowHarvestFrost risk

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Sow Feb 25 · First harvest Jun 5 · Wrap by Jul 17

Last spring frostMar 25

Direct sowFeb 25

First harvestJun 5

Last harvestJul 17

First fall frostNov 10

Why these dates work in zone 8a

Zone 8a's last spring frost averages Mar 25 and first fall frost Nov 10 — about 230 frost-free days. Parsnip tolerates light frost, so you can sow ahead of the last-frost date and keep harvesting into the cooler fall.

Common questions

How long does parsnip take to grow in zone 8a?

Parsnip matures in about 100–130 days from sowing. In zone 8a that means sowing around Feb 25 and first picking around Jun 5.

Will parsnip survive frost in zone 8a?

Yes — parsnip tolerates light frost. In zone 8a you can sow a little before the last frost (around Mar 25) and keep harvesting past the first fall frost (around Nov 10).

For soil, spacing, pests and companion planting, see the full parsnip growing guide →